Conundrum Theatre Company Unveils Bold 2026 Season

Burbank-based theater group to stage diverse lineup of musicals, plays, and Shakespeare

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The Conundrum Theatre Company in Burbank, California has announced an ambitious 2026 season featuring 11 productions, including classic musicals like "Into the Woods" and "Godspell", edgier fare like "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "American Idiot", and for the first time in the company's history, a Shakespeare play - "Julius Caesar". The season also includes several youth-focused shows and continued community programming.

Why it matters

Conundrum Theatre Company has built a reputation in Burbank for producing high-quality, diverse theatrical productions at affordable prices. Their bold 2026 season lineup demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding its artistic vision and reach, while continuing to engage the local community through educational programs and accessible ticket pricing.

The details

The 2026 season will open in March with "Peter and the Starcatcher", a prequel to the Peter Pan story. Other musicals include the Stephen Sondheim classic "Into the Woods", the rock musical "Godspell", "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", and the Green Day-inspired "American Idiot". The company will also present three youth-focused productions - "Mary Poppins Junior", "Willie Wonka Junior", and "James and the Giant Peach Junior". Dramatic offerings include the AIDS-era story "Falsettos" and the tall tale-inspired "Big Fish". The season will culminate with Conundrum's first-ever Shakespeare production, "Julius Caesar".

  • Conundrum Theatre Company's 2026 season will open in March.
  • The company's 11 productions will run throughout the year.

The players

Bryan Snodgrass

The executive director of the Burbank-based Conundrum Theatre Company.

Shawn Rios

The president of the Conundrum Theatre Company.

Jordan Kaiser

The communications chairperson for the Conundrum Theatre Company.

Sydney Turturro

The director of Conundrum's production of "American Idiot".

Jonny Perl

The musical director who accompanied Conundrum performers on keyboard.

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What they’re saying

“Our vision for the 2026 season is to be big and bold. We have made it through 11 seasons and a pandemic. That has been due to a proud and talented community of dedicated people who have made this company what it is — a family that has allowed us to be emboldened, to be ambitious and adventurous in our selection of the shows we will be doing this year.”

— Bryan Snodgrass, Executive Director, Conundrum Theatre Company

What’s next

Tickets for Conundrum Theatre Company's 2026 season will go on sale to the public in the coming months.

The takeaway

Conundrum Theatre Company's bold 2026 season lineup demonstrates the company's commitment to artistic innovation and community engagement, offering Burbank audiences a diverse array of theatrical experiences ranging from classic musicals to edgy contemporary works, including the company's first-ever Shakespeare production.